The Vin Fiz Flyer
An early Wright Brothers Model EX pusher biplane that in 1911 became the first aircraft to fly coast-to-coast across the U.S., a journey that took almost three months. (84 hours actual flying time)
This full size replica hangs from the ceiling of the Air and Space Museum Annex in El cajon, California
General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 21 ft (6.4 m)
Wingspan: 32 ft (9.8 m)
Height: 7 ft (2.1 m)
Gross weight: 903 lb (410 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Wright Aero Four cylinder four cycle, 35 hp (26 kW)
Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance:
Cruise speed: 44 kn; 82 km/h (51 mph)
Source: Wikipedia
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